MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 - Mixer ALESIS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 ALESIS

Quick Start Owner’s Manual (ENGLISH) BOX CONTENTS MIXING CONSOLE POWER SUPPLY USB 2.0 CABLE SOFTWARE DVD This page intentionally left blank. Make sure all items listed on the front of this guide are included in the box. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. Study this setup diagram. Place the MultiMix in an appropriate position for operation. Make sure all devices are turned off and all volumes are at “zero.” Connect all input sources as indicated in the diagram. Connect the outputs to the power amplifier(s), tape decks, and/or audio sources. Connect the USB 2.0 cable to a computer. Plug your MultiMix and other devices into AC power. Switch everything on in the following order: Audio input sources External effects, recording devises or equalizers The MultiMix USB 2.0 Amplifiers Computer When turning off, always reverse this operation by: Turning off computers Turning of amplifiers Turning off the MultiMix USB 2.0 External effects, recording devises or equalizers Last, any input devices Go to http://www.alesis.com/ for product registration. CHANNEL FEATURES MASTER FEATURES Note: It is recommended that the MULTIMIX USB 2.0 be turned off before connecting and disconnecting any sources to the inputs of the unit. However, do not turn off the MultiMix USB 2.0 once you have established a connection to the computer.

1. EQ: Boosts or cuts the respective frequencies for

each channel. When recording via USB 2.0, the EQ settings ARE recorded.

2. AUX A: Routes channel signal to an external device

like an effects processor.

3. AUX B: Controls level routed to internal effects

processor or – if a device is patched into the Aux B returns – routes channel signal to an external device like an effects processor. When recording via USB 2.0, the AUX A and B signals are NOT recorded on the individual channels. They ARE recorded via the MAIN MIX channels.

4. PAN/BALANCE: Shifts the balance between the

Left and Right inputs. When recording via USB 2.0, the MONO channels’ pan position is ignored when recording the individual channel but is captured when recording the MAIN MIX channels. The STEREO channels’ balance is captured by both the individual channel and the MAIN MIX channels.

5. CHANNEL FADER: Controls the MAIN OUT

(analog) and USB 2.0 (digital) signal level of the MIC or LINE inputs.

1. AUX RETURN A: Controls the signal level that

2. EFFECTS/AUX RET B: Controls the signal level

of the internal effects or the level returning from AUX B if in use.

3. +48V LED: Indicates that the PHANTOM

POWER is enabled for the MIC inputs.

4. LED METERS: Monitors the audio signal level.

5. USB/2TK TO MIX: Routes the stereo return from

the computer as well as the 2TK input to the MAIN faders.

6. USB/2TK TO CTRL ROOM: Routes the stereo

return from the computer as well as the 2TK input to the HDPH /CTRL RM output.

7. MIX TO CTRL ROOM: Routes the MAIN MIX

to the HDPH /CTRL RM output.

8. MAIN MIX: Controls the level of the MAIN

9. HDPH/CTRL RM: Controls the level that is sent to

the PHONES or CTRL RM outputs.

RECORDING VIA USB 2.0

FEATURES OF MULTIMIX USB 2.0 RECORDING

The MultiMix USB2.0 allows you to record every individual channel to the computer, along with the main mix. The recorded signal is post-Gain, post-EQ and post-fader, which means that the settings you make to these controls will affect the recorded signal. Additionally, the balance set for the stereo channels will affect the recording. Note that, if you only plug a source into the LEFT input of one of the stereo channels, this source will be duplicated to the right channel. You can record at one of four different sample rates—44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz. A stereo return comes back from your computer to the mixer. Listen to this stereo signal by routing it using the USB/2TK buttons in the master section.

INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER

If your computer has access to the Internet, point your browser to the Support/Downloads section of http://www.alesis.com. It’s possible that updated drivers have been posted there since the time the software DVD included with your MultiMix was manufactured. Windows Before attaching your mixer to your computer, install the drivers either from the website or the software DVD. During the installation process, attach and re-attach your mixer as prompted by the install program. For each of the several installations that occur, click “Continue Anyway” if Windows warns you that the drivers have not passed Microsoft Logo Certification. Windows Logo Certification warning. Ignore this warning by clicking “Continue Anyway.” Macintosh Install the driver from the .dmg file. Wait to turn on/attach your MultiMix USB2.0 mixer to your Mac until after the Mac has fully booted. If you do not do so, your computer may not recognize the device. You must select the “Alesis USB Audio Device” via your Mac’s “Audio MIDI Setup” utility in order for your computer to route the MultiMix USB2.0’s signals into and out of your computer applications properly. Connect your microphones and line-level sources to the MultiMix USB 2.0 Connect your output devices - headphones or speakers, or both - to the MultiMix USB 2.0. Turn their volume down to zero

Turn on the MultiMix USB 2.0

Connect the USB 2.0 cable to both the MultiMix USB 2.0 and your computer

Turn your computer on NOTE: If your computer "hangs" when following this procedure, turn off both the mixer and the computer. Try turning on the computer first. Turn on the MultiMix USB 2.0 only after your computer has completely booted up. Within the recording application, select the MultiMix USB 2.0 as the recording and playback device Adjust the MultiMix USB 2.0’s sample rate and buffer sizes as appropriate Assign one or more MultiMix USB 2.0 inputs and begin recording Raise or lower the trim knobs and volume sliders on the MultiMix USB 2.0 to achieve a strong signal which does not distort (clip) Use the equalizer to sculpt the sound To record the signal along with the built-in effects or AUX bus effects, record the master fader signal. Individual channel signals include EQ but do not include effects On the MultiMix USB 2.0, assign the “2-TK” output from the computer to the monitor mix Raise the monitoring level (headphones or monitor speakers) on the MultiMix USB 2.0 to listen back See the Reference Manual for additional details. Pentium 4, 2.4GHz Processor (or equivalent, such as any Intel Centrino notebook computer) 512 MB RAM Available USB 2.0 Port (2 tracks in and out at 44.1kHz/48kHz with USB 1.1 port) Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 or higher installed) or Vista (32-bit) 5400 RPM or faster hard drive recommended for multitrack audio Minimum Macintosh Requirements:

G5 with native USB 2.0 support (2 tracks in and out at 44.1kHz/48kHz with USB 1.1 port) Mac OS X version 10.4 or later 512 MB RAM 5400 RPM or faster hard drive recommended for multitrack audio Windows Logo Certification warning. Ignorate wuesto avvertimento e cliccate “Continue Anyway.”